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Donna MacLeod - President and Hub & Gallery Curator

Maria Harrison-Edge - Web Mistress, Art Class Registrar & Honourary Social Media Marketer

Donna MacLeod - President and Hub & Gallery Curator

  Donna has been involved with the FEAC since 2009, starting out as a volunteer for their signature event: Red Ribbon she quickly learned how important Arts and Culture were to our Community. Making her way to a seat on the Board of Directors as an Event Coordinator, this allowed her to participate more with community festivals, events, s

  Donna has been involved with the FEAC since 2009, starting out as a volunteer for their signature event: Red Ribbon she quickly learned how important Arts and Culture were to our Community. Making her way to a seat on the Board of Directors as an Event Coordinator, this allowed her to participate more with community festivals, events, school programs, art classes and overall awareness. She has her certification in Interior Decorating, is an Artist and brings many years of experience in Retail Management, all of which these qualities aid her in her current position as President of the Fort Erie Arts Council since 2015. A true supporter of the Community and all things Arts and Culture, she welcomes you to participate and become a part of our organization.  

Lisa Smid - Treasurer & Honourary Secretary

Maria Harrison-Edge - Web Mistress, Art Class Registrar & Honourary Social Media Marketer

Donna MacLeod - President and Hub & Gallery Curator

 Lisa Smid is a Professional Engineer who is an admirer and supporter of the arts.  She has great respect for the artists who create such magnificent beauty especially as her talents lie elsewhere.  In addition to enjoying her work as a member of the FEAC Board of Directors, Lisa is a member of the St Philomena Catholic Parent School Coun

 Lisa Smid is a Professional Engineer who is an admirer and supporter of the arts.  She has great respect for the artists who create such magnificent beauty especially as her talents lie elsewhere.  In addition to enjoying her work as a member of the FEAC Board of Directors, Lisa is a member of the St Philomena Catholic Parent School Council and co-chair of the Family Ministry committee of St Michael’s Church.  Lisa retired from the Canadian Army Regular Force after 20 plus years of service and is now a proud member of the Army Reserves.  With an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration, she is currently employed as a contractor for a Canadian Engineering firm and employed as an Operational Architect and Systems Engineer.  Lisa is married to a wonderful husband and together they enjoy time with their two beautiful daughters.  In her spare time Lisa enjoys art, running, biking and losing herself in a thriller while enjoying red wine, dark chocolate and Miss Vicki’s Salt and Malt Vinegar Chips. 

Maria Harrison-Edge - Web Mistress, Art Class Registrar & Honourary Social Media Marketer

Maria Harrison-Edge - Web Mistress, Art Class Registrar & Honourary Social Media Marketer

Maria Harrison-Edge - Web Mistress, Art Class Registrar & Honourary Social Media Marketer

Maria Harrison-Edge is an acrylic, watercolour & ink artist, photographer, and a Fort Erie Arts Council (FEAC) Board Member and Instructor. 

Maria and her husband, Tony moved to Ridgeway, in 2018, retiring early from her 30+ years in a technology-based profession. She started operating mainframes, then supporting computer users and has own

Maria Harrison-Edge is an acrylic, watercolour & ink artist, photographer, and a Fort Erie Arts Council (FEAC) Board Member and Instructor. 

Maria and her husband, Tony moved to Ridgeway, in 2018, retiring early from her 30+ years in a technology-based profession. She started operating mainframes, then supporting computer users and has owned her own business providing Microsoft Office training and IT support for 20+ years. Maria also has built and continues to maintain several websites: including the FEAC website.

Maria’s photography experience started in her teens joining her school’s photography club followed by a few years in front of the camera as a model.

Being a self-taught artist, Maria began in 2005 to paint in watercolour, unfolding a talent and a spirited passion. She continues to develop her artistic skills by attending courses to enhance her techniques. 

Joachim Gmoser - Director

Tony Harrison-Edge - Director

Maria Harrison-Edge - Web Mistress, Art Class Registrar & Honourary Social Media Marketer

Joachim is a traditional artist who works out of his Fort Erie based studio. A graduate of the Sheridan College Illustration Program, he has worked on everything from collectable gaming cards, lighthearted fantasy, sports boards, portraits, wildlife, landscapes, and many other commission pieces that have found their way to his studio. Ins

Joachim is a traditional artist who works out of his Fort Erie based studio. A graduate of the Sheridan College Illustration Program, he has worked on everything from collectable gaming cards, lighthearted fantasy, sports boards, portraits, wildlife, landscapes, and many other commission pieces that have found their way to his studio. Inspired by the beauty of the world around him, his art is his passion and he feel truly fortunate to be able to share his gift with others. A member of the Fort Erie Arts Council since its inception in 2005, he feels strongly about promoting the arts and helping to expand creativity in our community.  

Tony Harrison-Edge - Director

Tony Harrison-Edge - Director

Tony Harrison-Edge - Director

Tony and his wife Maria moved to Ridgeway in 2018, retiring early from his 30+ years as a Sales Professional working for some of the largest names in the Information Technology world. While not an artist himself, Tony has been known to take a photograph or two, one of which has appeared in the local Fort Erie Post newspaper. He also very 

Tony and his wife Maria moved to Ridgeway in 2018, retiring early from his 30+ years as a Sales Professional working for some of the largest names in the Information Technology world. While not an artist himself, Tony has been known to take a photograph or two, one of which has appeared in the local Fort Erie Post newspaper. He also very much enjoys encouraging Maria in her artistic endeavours.

A passionate golfer, when not on the course Tony works part-time at Port Colborne Country Club as a Marshal and Starter.

Like most of us, Tony is a HUGE supporter of local businesses throughout Niagara but especially here in Ridgeway and looks forward to contributing his energies to the Fort Erie Arts Council.

Nick Brady - Director

Tony Harrison-Edge - Director

Tony Harrison-Edge - Director

Nick is an owner and partner at Regional Limousine, since 2010. You can find Nick working in the shop 365 days per year, making sure the vehicles are ready to hit the road. Nick also enjoys volunteering time on the Board of Directors for the Fort Erie Arts Council, and is the winner of the 2016 Niagara Entrepreneur Award for Tourism and H

Nick is an owner and partner at Regional Limousine, since 2010. You can find Nick working in the shop 365 days per year, making sure the vehicles are ready to hit the road. Nick also enjoys volunteering time on the Board of Directors for the Fort Erie Arts Council, and is the winner of the 2016 Niagara Entrepreneur Award for Tourism and Hospitality. In Nicks spare time, he enjoys spending time at the cottage with his family.

Carolyn Cooper

Open for Application - Secretary

Debra Adie - Membership Manager

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Debra Adie - Membership Manager

Open for Application - Secretary

Debra Adie - Membership Manager

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Open for Application - Secretary

Open for Application - Secretary

Open for Application - Volunteer Coordinator

Open for Application - Volunteer Coordinator

Open for Application - Volunteer Coordinator

Open for Application - Volunteer Coordinator

Open for Application - Social Media Marketer

Open for Application - Volunteer Coordinator

Open for Application - Social Media Marketer

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